Quitman Man Arrested in Wife’s Death
In Quitman, Texas, Weldon Powell has been arrested and charged with the murder of his wife, Brittany Powell. Her body was found in their home's bathroom days after she had reportedly texted her sister she was "not good" following a…
Lima, OH, November 8, 2026 — A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of his wife in Quitman, Texas.
Weldon Powell was taken into custody and faces charges for the murder of his wife, Brittany Powell. Authorities discovered Brittany Powell’s body inside the couple’s home. The location where her body was found was the bathroom of their residence.
The discovery of Brittany Powell’s body reportedly occurred several days after she had communicated with her sister. According to reports, Brittany Powell texted her sister stating she was “not good.” This communication allegedly followed a physical altercation with her husband, Weldon Powell.
Further details regarding the timeline of events, the exact date of discovery, or the specific circumstances leading to the physical altercation were not immediately provided in the available information. Law enforcement’s investigation into the matter is ongoing. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
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